an verb

anbacken

ist angebacken · buk an
Based on: an, backen
1.

to bake on, to adhere on

(Something getting stuck to a surface while baking. Think pizza cheese and the baking paper.)
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Examples
  • Der Käse backt beim Pizza­backen oft am Backpapier an.
  • The cheese often bakes onto the baking paper when making pizza.
2.

to pre-bake

(An quick initial baking without baking it fully)
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  • Maria hat den Kuchenboden zehn Minuten angebacken, damit er nicht durchweicht.
  • Maria pre-baked the cake base for ten minutes so it wouldn't get soggy.

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How many meanings does the German word 'anbacken' have?

anbacken has 2 distinct meanings: 1. to bake on, to adhere on , 2. to pre-bake .

What is the past tense of 'anbacken'?

ist angebacken / buk an

What is 'anbacken' related to?

The word 'anbacken' is related to an and backen.

Where can I learn more about 'anbacken'?

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